ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs Dell XPS 15 (2023)
The Verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 prioritizes high-refresh gaming with its 144Hz FHD panel and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, delivering smooth performance for esports titles at $1099. Dell XPS 15 targets creative professionals with a stunning 3456x2160 OLED display (400 nits), Thunderbolt 2 connectivity, and Intel's 14-core i7-13700H, though at $1499 premium pricing. Performance-wise, both handle multitasking excellently with DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage. Battery endurance slightly favors the XPS (13 hours vs 10), while the ASUS remains 280g lighter. Display choice depends on priorities: gamers benefit from the ASUS's 144Hz refresh rate and color accuracy (300 nits sufficient), while creators prefer the XPS's superior resolution and OLED vibrancy. For gaming and portability, choose ASUS; for creative work and display quality, Dell wins.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) if…
- →RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- →90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- →MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
Buy the Dell XPS 15 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3.5K OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid colors
- →86 Wh battery provides solid all-day battery life
- →13th-gen H-series processor with strong sustained performance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
Pros
- RTX 4060 with Ryzen 7 8845HS is great value for 1080p gaming
- 90 Wh battery surprisingly good for a gaming laptop
- MIL-STD-810H certified for durability
- Upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots
- Quiet under light workloads
Cons
- 1080p FHD display looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- 300-nit brightness is poor for well-lit rooms
- Plastic chassis lacks a premium feel
- No Thunderbolt support
- Fan noise escalates quickly under load
Dell XPS 15 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3.5K OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid colors
- 86 Wh battery provides solid all-day battery life
- 13th-gen H-series processor with strong sustained performance
- SD card reader is a welcome inclusion for photographers
- Compact footprint for a 15.6-inch laptop
Cons
- No USB-A or HDMI ports — USB-C/Thunderbolt only
- Discrete GPU (RTX 4050/4060) models are significantly more expensive
- 4.23 lbs is heavier than many 15-inch competitors
- OLED display limited to 60Hz — no high-refresh option
- Palmrest can get warm during extended CPU-heavy tasks
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | Dell XPS 15 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 4.23 lbs (1.92 kg) |
| Material | Plastic with metal reinforcement | CNC machined aluminum |
| Dimensions | 354.9 x 251.9 x 22.9 mm | 13.56 x 9.06 x 0.73 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 3 | — |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours light use | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | FHD IPS 144Hz | OLED anti-reflective |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3456 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 300 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 8-core / 16-thread | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13700H (13th Gen) |
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